Attorneys in the Zone

Performing "in the zone" for attorneys means being able to work in a focused, energized yet calm way in a variety of high stress situations. Hearings, depositions, litigation, negotiation, and client, partner, or team meetings all challenge the effective attorney to stay cool-headed, eliminate distractions, and communicate with confidence.

To assess your current ability to perform in the work zone, read through each item below and click on the number that best describes your degree of trust in each area.

(0 = no trust, 3 = some trust, 5 = complete trust)

My performance task/goal is


1. Trust Your Self:
I am self-confident and can perform at my work skill sets.
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2. Trust Your Focus:
I am focused throughout my performance. My mind is firmly fixed on my desired outcome.
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3. Trust Your Feelings:
I have control of my thoughts; therefore, I have control of my moods and emotions.
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4. Trust Your Attitude:
I enjoy what I'm doing.
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5. Trust Your Ability:
I am capable. My natural talent, training, and hard work are sufficient to reach my goals.
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6. Trust Your Expectations:
My goals are reachable within the timeframe I have set.
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7. Trust Your Listening/Speaking Skills:
I listen well to others so that I understand and respond effectively, and my communication allows others to understand and respond constructively to my ideas and needs.
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8. Trust Your Memory:
I have developed excellent memory recall.
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9. Trust Your Preparation:
I am optimally prepared. I feel ready to accomplish the task.
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10. Trust Your Organization Skills:
I manage my tasks and priorities effectively.
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11. Trust Your Evaluation of the Case:
I am confident in declining or ceasing representation when necessary.
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12. Trust Your Mentors:
I feel supported by mentors/partners. There are no mentoring gaps.
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13. Trust Your Team:
I understand my role and my project team's roles.
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14. Trust Your Equipment/Technology:
I am competently equipped to perform at my skill sets.
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15. What attributes or qualities have you observed in other attorneys that you admire and would like to improve within yourself?

16. What aspect of your work, do you least like or do not perform well?